Payroll, GPX and T&E Director

Johnson & Johnson

Payroll Director overseeing payroll operations and compliance for a global workforce at Johnson & Johnson. Leading technology adoption and operational excellence in payroll processes across multiple countries.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in overseeing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and driving operational excellence through technology adoption and process improvement. Proven ability to lead multi-country payroll operations while managing stakeholder relationships and implementing effective controls.

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End-To-End Payroll ManagementMulti-Country Payroll OperationsPayroll Compliance and ControlsPayroll Technology StrategyStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Payroll PracticesTime and Attendance ManagementExpense ReportingOperational Risk ManagementProcess StandardizationAutomationData IntegrityStatutory ReportingFinancial Systems EnablementAudit Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluence in Matrixed EnvironmentExecutive PresenceStakeholder ManagementNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

HCM SystemsERP SystemsPayroll PlatformsRoboticsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPMBACPACACIMA

Industry Keywords

Payroll DeliveryGlobal ComplianceService Delivery ModelsContinuous ImprovementVendor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Seasoned payroll leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll, Time and Attendance, and Expense Reporting functions across several countries.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery for a globally distributed workforce spanning multiple countries, jurisdictions, tax regimes, and service delivery models.
Drives strategy, controls, technology adoption, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, Tax and local operations to achieve operational excellence, stellar employee experience, strengthen internal controls, and modernize payroll technology and processes.
Set global strategy, roadmap and governance to ensure consistent policies, controls and service levels across regions for functions in scope – Payroll, T&A, and Expense Reporting.
Own end-to-end delivery for all entities, including multi-country payroll runs, statutory reporting, year-end processes and reconciliations.
Leads processes area for the organization's Payroll function, and ensures methods align with Finance and Overall enterprise strategy and vision.
Ensure global compliance with local payroll, tax, social security and statutory reporting requirements; lead remediation where gaps exist.
Implement and enforce payroll controls (SOX/internal controls), audit readiness and vendor oversight.
Lead technology strategy: platform selection, global rollouts, integrations with HCM/finance systems, and data integrity efforts.
Manage relationships with outsourcing partners, local providers, banks and tax authorities; negotiate SLAs and commercial terms.
Drive process standardization, automation, robotics and continuous improvement (KPIs: accuracy, timeliness, employee experience, payroll efficiency).

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive payroll/finance/HR/shared services leadership experience, including multi-country operations
Demonstrated governance leadership across Payroll and Compliance/Controls.
Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment; strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of payroll and T&A practices, operational acumen, service delivery and vendor management
Experience driving transformation (standardization, process re-engineering, automation, analytics, ERP/financial systems enablement).
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and operational risk management
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field required; CPP required, Payroll certified (ideal), MBA and/or CPA/CA/CIMA preferred (or equivalent).
English proficiency required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year